What is the population of Hessigkofen, Solothurn?

Hessigkofen has a population of approximately 270 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hessigkofen, Solothurn located?

Hessigkofen is located in Solothurn, Switzerland, at approximate coordinates 47.1416°, 7.4662°.

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Hessigkofen

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Hessigkofen

Total population

270

Elevation589 m

Land area2.25 km²

Coordinates47.14°, 7.47°

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City facts

Elevation

589 m

Area

2.25 km²

Official website

www.hessigkofen.ch

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Overview

Hessigkofen is a former municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. On 1 January 2014 the former municipalities of Hessigkofen, Tscheppach, Brügglen, Aetingen, Aetigkofen, Bibern (SO), Gossliwil, Mühledorf (SO), Küttigkofen, Kyburg-Buchegg merged into the new municipality of Buchegg.

History & geography

History

Hessigkofen is first mentioned in 1034 as Esikouen.

Geography

Before the merger, Hessigkofen had a total area of . Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 4.4% and transportation infrastructure made up 2.2%. Out of the forested land, all of the forested land area is covered with heavy forests. Of the agricultural land, 36.7% is used for growing crops and 21.7% is pastures, while 1.3% is used for orchards or vine crops. The former municipality is located in the Bucheggberg district, in the Müli valley.

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